Software Engineer (C++) in Cambridge

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organisations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organisations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email.

Please note this is a hybrid position that requires attendance in Cambridge at least 2 days a week.

What will I be doingAs a Software Engineer (C++) you will own the prototyping and development of new and innovative ideas to further improve Darktrace\’s services and offerings while balancing creativity, logical thinking and time constraints to implement novel features.

You will find yourself collaborating with a cross‐functional team of engineers, designers, project co‐ordinators and technical strategists to create cutting‐edge projects and optimise solutions to improve both speed and scale.

Contributing to projects ranging from rapid prototyping of new ideas to the structured development of existing platforms.

Advancing our unique methodology for defending against unknown cyber‐attacks.

Embracing innovation and creativity in your approach, alongside traditional project‐based development.

Developing core competencies in various programming languages, with opportunities to specialise in specific technology areas.

What experience do I needWe seek engineers with a solution‐focused mindset and an analytical approach to problem‐solving. During the interview process, you will demonstrate your C++ programming skills and your ability to write production‐quality code. Additionally, you should be:

Comfortable working autonomously and making independent decisions, while also being able to collaborate effectively within a team.

Knowledgeable or interested in cyber‐security and malware forensics.

Experienced in statistical analysis of static or dynamic systems.

Familiar with Docker and containerisation.

Knowledgeable about cloud computing environments (beneficial but not essential).

Experienced with a range of other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Rust, and Golang – beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

23 days\’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service.

Additional day off for your birthday.

Private medical insurance covering you, your cohabiting partner and children.

Life insurance of 4 times your base salary.

Salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Enhanced family leave.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to work scheme.

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